heh. back in the day. saturday night was not complete if it wasn't ALL spent at the dog. midnight volleyball out back; dancing to the music of "p.f. flyer" (later just "flyer") inside. following the meeting of prez reagan and pope john paul ii in may, '84, 'flyer' played on the eponymous pope's carpet.

Hej, I was fortunate to have spent many summer Saturday nights partying at the Dog, while stationed at Wainwright with the 283rd MedEvac, 1984-88. The folks in Fox made my time in Ah-lass- kaaaah the absolute best of memories! I just found a coupla souvenir Howling Dog T-shirts among my relics... can't believe it's been almost 30 years! Don't know if ya'll are still in business, but I wanted to thank everyone there anyway. "I'd rather have fleas, than listen to disco!" The Legend lives on.... Thanks- Bo Jonson

Hey Ralph just wanted to say hi.Hope it's starting to get light up there.Hear reports ya'll are having a rough winter.Keep warm and dry.If you come to tenn. to see your mom don't forget to give us a holler.Did the MYPIG licence plate ever make to you, sent it to the P.o.Box Stay safe.Travis RLAMF

Going through some old stuff the other day and came across a book of Howling Dog matches from my UAF days (mid eighties, still worked). Psyched to see you are still there! Doesn't look like the place has changed at all. Lot's of good memories...good people, late night frisbee and a band called PJ and The Flyers...they did an awesome version of Lou Reed's Sweet Jane. This old neutered dog hopes to get back for a visit soon.

I was so stoked to stumble upon this site and see that the Dog was still open. I was a frequent customer back in '75-'76 while I was stationed at Wainwright. While I have many fond memories these are a few that come to mind...Jammin' Tequila Night-when the band took a break you could stand in line at the bar and get a free shot of tequila. No limits. Take a shot, go to the end of the line, get another, etc. You could also jam with the band. I seem to remember some colored lights over the bandstand that when a certain colored light came on that meant you had to extinguish your pakalolo because a trooper was at the door. Also you would hide your kids under that table if you brought them. Was there a parachute (party)room? I played a lot of foosball. Of course I still tell people how you could dance all night then go outside at 3:00 am and throw the frisbee around in the parking lot for a half hour and then go back in and party some more. There were many killer bands but the one I most remember had a lead guitarist that could wail. He did a rendition of Bowie's Suffrogette City that was to die for. Good times. Thanks for the memories Dog.

The Howling Dog is an absolute staple for entertainment for locals during the summer season. I USED TO be able to say the same about the food. 'The Dog' is only open during the summer time so I had no problems justifying that I would indulge in Rocket's Mushroom Swiss Burger and cheese fries every weekend, either Friday or Saturday night while one of various awesome bands played live music. HOWEVER, that is NO LONGER the case. The Silver Gulch Brewery is now in charge of the food and it is glaringly obvious that they COULDN'T CARE LESS about the patrons of The Howling Dog. Seriously. There is no longer a Mushroom Swiss on the menu. Cheese Fries are no longer available either. I paid the SAME PRICE ($12.00) for a very sub-standard dry tasteless burger, a crappy stale bun, and very good fries, but about 1/3 of the portion of the past. Since Silver Gulch doesn't give a shit about us, I will no longer make the trip to the Dog just for the food and stick around for the entertainment.

My loyalty to the 'Dog' remains, but I'll eat before I go now and spend my $12 on drinks and tips instead.

Hello way up North....well, many years have passed, and old age has crept painfully in along with the need for bionic replacement parts...and when I see the old pics of MY HISTORY on one of my very favorite stages in Alaska, it chokes me with a sentiment that saddens my soul knowing I may never return...but the facts are there, and sometime very soon all will be mended and I will stand tall and proud on the Pope Carpet---Still Rockin' The Last Frontier!

We stumbled across The Howling Dog a few years ago....this place made a big impression. Note to all newbies, go there, join in the jollities, have a few beers at the bar and enjoy the chat. Great bunch, and we will be back! Daz & Paula, Stoke-on-Trent, UK.

Hey! Been a looong time since I've been to the Dog,it's a long walk from Halifax,Pa.! Who's handlin' the "DogWear"? My shirts finally too worn to stay on me,need a new one! Help! (my "Skinny Dicks" is only half worn out,tells ya where I'd rather be!) :} Hope to hear from you soon,winters comin' and I'm almost nekked.Thanks,Joe